Aspire Global Limited agrees strategic American eSports alliance
Maltese iGaming solutions pioneer Aspire Global Limited has announced the inking of an agreement that is to see its entire proprietary offering made available to American online eSports operator Esports Technologies Incorporated.
Headquartered in the Valletta suburb of Sliema, the developer used an official Monday press release to detail that the arrangement will encompass its platform, games and sportsbook as well as its management and aggregation services being utilized by its new partner’s soon-to-launch domain at Gogawi.com. The innovator stated that this fresh site is to be made available to punters ‘in certain key markets’ featuring a range of eSports and sportsbetting entertainment before being joined by ‘an additional brand’ at some point in t…
Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise Names New Travel Plaza In Winston County, Mississippi- “Crystal Sky”
After breaking ground in April 2023, the Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE), owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, has decided the official name of its soon-to-be-opened travel plaza is “Crystal Sky.” According to the recent press release, the nearby Crystal Ridge tribal community in Winston County served as the inspiration for the name.
Tribal competition to decide on the permanent name of the property:
During the groundbreaking ceremony held last spring for the development, the contest to name the travel plaza was unveiled by Chief Cyrus Ben, where members of the Tribe were invited to submit their ideas for a fitting moniker. A name that would not only reflect the natural beauty of the surroundings but also the spirit of the community.
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Buzz Bingo in Advanced Talks to Acquire Two Major UK Bingo Clubs
Buzz Bingo, the UK’s leading omnichannel bingo brand, has announced that it is in advanced discussions to acquire two of the largest bingo clubs in the UK, namely the MERKUR sites located in Cricklewood and Northampton, according to an official press release published by MERKUR Casino.
These two high-performing clubs complement Buzz Bingo’s existing locations, with the acquisition set to bring MERKUR Cricklewood, the UK’s largest bingo venue, under the umbrella of Buzz Bingo’s extensive retail estate.
For over 25 years, these clubs have served as central hubs in their communities, offering value-driven entertainment with a focus on low-stake bingo and frequent winners. In 2023 alone, the two venues attracted 410,000 visitors and have continued to show…
Bally’s Prepares to Implode Tropicana by the End of the Year
As the demolition of the Tropicana casino hotel in Las Vegas draws near, Bally’s Corporation is trying to secure the necessary permits for imploding the property. Because of the procedure’s intricacies, the casino operator would need to secure dust control and asbestos abatement permits, among other permits. Traffic would also need to be taken into mind.
According to the latest reports, the Tropicana will be imploded by Controlled Demolition, the same company that previously imploded the Riviera and the Landmark.
According to Tropicana’s chairman, Soo Kim, the matter is still subject to permitting but Bally’s intends to bring the casino down by the end of the year. This would mark an end to a legendary property that has remained in business for over half a century.…
BF Games entire 60-plus game portfolio live with NetBet Romania; Uk and .com brands to follow
British online casino games developer BF Games has introduced its growing portfolio to a new, more expansive audience in Romania after partnering with NetBet. The freshly-inked deal is to also see the London-headquartered provider launch in other regulated markets with the online bookmaker and iGaming operator.
Thanks to the new partnership, NetBet players are now able to experience BF Games’ entire offering of more than 60 titles, featuring both classic fruit slots and one-of-a-kind content, all made available to NetBet by way of iSoftBet’s game aggregation platform (GAP).
Recent hits such as the Ancient Egypt-themed Book of Gods and Buffalo Trail, which incorporate engaging features like the Persistent Wild Feature, the Cash Mesh Bonus, and in-game jackpots, ha…
Atlantic City Casino Workers Rally for Smoke-Free Environment
Atlantic City, known for its vibrant casinos and bustling nightlife, has long been a hub for those seeking their luck at the card tables or slot machines. However, behind the glitz and glamour lies a persistent issue that has been plaguing the city’s workforce for years: secondhand smoke.
Advocates Emphasize Worker Well-being Over Financial Concerns
A group of casino dealers, led by individuals like Pete Naccarelli, Nicole Vitola, and Lamont White, have spearheaded a movement called Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) aiming to outlaw smoking
Bally’s Receives Approval for Chicago Casino Project
Bally’s Corporation, the global casino-entertainment company, confirmed Thursday it secured a major approval for its Bally’s Chicago Casino project. The company revealed that the project was greenlighted by the Chicago Department of Planning and Urban Development earlier this week.
This approval marked a milestone moment for the project as Bally’s now solidifies its plans to start the construction of the new gaming, leisure and entertainment location. The ambitious project has a price tag of $1.7 billion. It is expected to create some 3,000 permanent jobs for the city, which is a testament to the scale of Bally’s Chicago Casino and the different amenities it will offer.
Benefits of Crypto Casino & Bitcoin Gambling Sites
Since launching in 1994, iGaming, including crypto casinos (the first in 2014) and Bitcoin gambling, has experienced a meteoric rise, most notably during the COVID-19 pandemic that saw mandatory temporary closings of brick-and-mortar casinos and shelter-at-home orders issued in early 2020.
According to one study that surveyed more than 2,000 people in Australia who gambled across the country between June and July 2020, nearly one in three survey participants created a new online betting account during the global outbreak of coronavirus, and one in twenty started gambling online. Furthermore, the study found that even with limited access to gambling venues, those surveyed gambled more frequently during COVID-19, with those gambling four or more times a week increasing from 23 perce…
Blue Guru Games releases first online slot The Nemean Lion; eyes U.S. market for future opportunities
LeoVegas Group’s new slot studio Blue Guru Games, which was launched in May 2021 through the Swedish gaming company’s investment arm LeoVentures, has debuted The Nemean Lion, the first of four titles currently in its games portfolio. The Bragg Gaming Group-powered slot has already gone live with a number of major operators via the Oryx Gaming Blue Horn casino content delivery program.
The Malta-headquartered studio’s portfolio will reportedly be expanding further in the coming months, and as mentioned has three other new titles, including Octopus Armada and Curse of the Mummies, set to be released on May 24th and June 14th, respectively, while a fourth title, Clash of the Seraphim, is coming soon.
U.S. Market:
According to a press release, as part of …
9 Sports Betting Licenses for Operators and Providers in Puerto Rico
Nine companies got their sports betting licenses for operating in Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico Gaming Commission gave the state’s regular sports betting licenses to new companies, allowing them to expand in this fast-growing market.
Licenses for various operators and providers:
Jaime Rivera-Emmanuelli, the Commission Executive Director, said that the Sports Betting Bureau had an impact on the Commission’s decision. They chose two sport betting companies that got the licenses, and others are well-known service providers whose duty is to serve the operators.
The International Betting Integrity Association is among the …